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The geared computers and the Antikythera Mechanism
The text describes the structure of geared computers and accordingly that of the Antikythera Mechanism.
The Antikythera Mechanism
One of the artefacts ranked among the Wonders of the Ancient World is the Antikythera Mechanism, the oldest extant complex geared device, also described as the first analogue computer. Its construction was variously estimated to be about 87 BC; or…
The academic team of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) investigating the Antikythera Mechanism in action
Memories from action moments of the Antikythera Mechanism team.
The academic team of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) investigating the Antikythera Mechanism
Back row (from left to right):
Basiakoulis Alexandros, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Tourtas Alexandros, Doctor, Department of History and Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Scientific…
Basiakoulis Alexandros, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Tourtas Alexandros, Doctor, Department of History and Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Scientific…
Simulation of the Lunar elliptical orbit by the Antikythera Mechanism
The text describes how the Antikythera Mechanism simulates the movements of the system Moon-Earth-Sun (i.e. the elliptical orbit of the Moon around the Earth)
Physical, accurate and operational model of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
Three facets of the Antikythera Mechanism's physical model in the box and a view of the model without the box.
Physical replica of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
Exact replica of the Antikythera Mechanism. Its dimensions correspond to those of the original Antikythera Mechanism and it is constructed of the same material, i.e. bronze for the gears and shafts and wood for the construction of the box.
Replicas…
Replicas…
Physical model of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
The specific model constitutes an exact replica in physical dimensions (scale 1:1) of the Antikythera Mechanism.
Photorealistic depictions of thegeared system of the Antikythera Mechanism
The photorealistic images show views of the Antikythera Mechanism's gear system.
Lunar and Solar eclipses
The text describes the astronomical phenomena of the Sun and the Moon eclipses, which are predicted by the Antikythera Mechanism.